Memorable Women: The Story of Their LivesTicknor and Fields, 1854 - Всего страниц: 360 |
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Стр. 320 - Tis morn, but scarce yon level sun Can pierce the war-clouds, rolling dun, Where furious Frank, and fiery Hun, Shout in their sulphurous canopy. The combat deepens. On, ye brave, Who rush to glory, or the grave! Wave, Munich ! all thy banners wave ! And charge with all thy chivalry ! Few, few, shall part where many meet ! The snow shall be their winding sheet, And every turf beneath their feet Shall be a soldier's sepulchre.
Стр. 98 - ... health, peace, and pecuniary circumstances, to retire to Bath, where I knew Mr. Johnson would not follow me, and where I could for that reason command some little portion of time for my own use ; a thing impossible while I remained at Streatham or at London, as my hours, carriage, and servants had long been at his command who would not rise in the morning till twelve o'clock perhaps, and oblige me to make breakfast for him till the bell rung...
Стр. 109 - Yet, all brilliant as he was, I saw him growing worse, and offered to go, which, for the first time I ever remember, he did not oppose ; but, most kindly pressing both my hands, "Be not," he said, in a voice of even tenderness, "be not longer in coming again for my letting you go now.
Стр. 348 - Boards. $2.00. In separate Volumes, each 75 cents. VOICES OF THE NIGHT. BALLADS AND OTHER POEMS. SPANISH STUDENT ; A PLAY IN THREE ACTS. BELFRY OF BRUGES, AND OTHER POEMS. EVANGELINE ; A TALE OF ACADIE. THE SEASIDE AND THE FIRESIDE.
Стр. 109 - He was up, and very composed. He took his hand very kindly, asked after all his family, and then, in particular, how Fanny did? "I hope," he said, "Fanny did not take it amiss that I did not see her?
Стр. 81 - Vicar of Wakefield:' and so am I;— don't you like it, sir?' ' 'No, madam, it is very faulty; there is nothing of real life in it, and very little of nature. It is a mere fanciful performance.
Стр. 179 - But go to ! thy love Shall chant itself its own beatitudes, After its own life-working. A child's kiss, Set on thy sighing lips, shall make thee glad: A poor man, served by thee, shall make thee rich ; An old man, helped by thee, shall make thee strong; Thou shalt be served thyself by every sense Of service which thou renderest.
Стр. 245 - Turks' man-of-war tacked about, and we continued our course. But when your father saw it convenient to retreat, looking upon me, he blessed himself, and snatched me up in his arms, saying, ' Good God, that love can make this change!' and though he seemingly chid me, he would laugh at it as often as he remembered that voyage.
Стр. 241 - My husband had provided very good lodgings for us, and as soon as he could come home from the council, where he was at my arrival, he with all expressions of joy received me in his arms, and gave me a hundred pieces of gold, saying, ' I know thou that keeps my heart so well, will keep my fortune, which from this time I will ever put into thy hands as God shall bless me with increase...
Стр. 94 - If it were not for depriving the ladies of the fire, I should like to stand upon the hearth myself." A smile gleamed upon every face at this pointed speech. Mr. Greville tried to smile himself, though faintly and scoffingly.